Design, service and quality make Alban special

Another beautiful creation by Alban, Ltd.

Have you ever been inside Alban, Ltd.? Truly, it is like the workroom on Project Runway. There is fabric, beads, rhinestones and beautiful thread of every color. The designers and seamstresses, Meg Burns, Wendy Arnold-Leroux and Joanne Sohn are poised over their machines, busy making the next great creation. High school student Heather Leipert is focused at the large cutting table, adding beads to a wonderful gown by hand. For nearly 30 years, Alban, Ltd. has been designing and altering garments at a designer level, right here in Oshkosh.

Dave Alban started the business in his basement in 1983. Eventually, he relocated on Koeller Street and finally, established the familiar building Alban, Ltd. calls home at 617 Knapp St. There was a time when all the bridal party gowns were made and not bought "off-the -rack." Alban kept busy creating and designing garments for weddings, proms and other special events. As a skilled designer, he has brought his skill and creativity to the Miss Wisconsin committee for many years. Meg joined Alban's when she was 15 years old. She job shadowed, showing much promise and dedication to the craft, finally earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in patterns and clothing design. As you can see, you are working with true industry professionals when you come to Alban, Ltd.

With the arrival of retail-based bridal gown stores, Alban's business needed to change. There was less demand for custom-made gowns. When things change, some businesses can make it and some can't. Because of the talent that existed at Alban, they have been able to make a very successful shift to doing more expert alterations. Imagine you love a gown, but need it to have sleeves. Buy the gown and bring it to Alban and they will transform the dress for you. Did you know that they alter men's garments? If you buy a suit at J.C. Penney's, bring it right to Alban's for a perfect fit. If you are a person who has a hard to fit size, Alban will create a suit or special occasion piece to your measurements. Alban, Ltd. will always specialize in creating beautiful custom made designs for weddings and formal occasions. Go to their website at www.albanltd.net to see many of their extraordinary creations.

For almost five years, I have had a very special place in my heart for Meg and the crew at Alban. They have been fitting pageant gowns and making dance costumes for my daughter since she was 9 years old. Going to Alban will always be one of her favorite childhood memories. I love that when a gown is taken in, they keep the extra inside the dress. This way, it can be let out as my daughter grows and she can get more wear out of it. I appreciate the level of personalized service I receive at Alban's and the working relationship I always can count on!

Kim Hageman of Oshkosh writes at www.SurvivingOshkosh.com.

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Design, service and quality make Alban special

Have you ever been inside Alban, Ltd.? Truly, it is like the workroom on Project Runway. There is fabric, beads, rhinestones and beautiful thread of every color.

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